Cycling from Castrocaro Terme to the Muraglione Pass

A 170 km long challenge for trained athletes that tests physical endurance and tenacity. A gentle start, just enough time to warm up the muscles, that soon gives way to a long sequence of hairpin bends and steep climbs. A tough challenge… but what a satisfaction to conquer theMuraglione!

From Castrocaro Terme follow the signs for Terra del Sole and Forlì; before Villa Rovere turn left for Villagrappa. At the crossroads, turn left towards Castiglione. Continue for 3.3 km. Turn left into Via Gesuita, then left again into Via Bianzarda S. Giacomo. After about 1 km, turn right into Via S. Mamante. At the next crossroads, turn left, then immediately right into Via S. Martino.

In Faenza (Ponte Rosso bridge), at the junction with the Modiglianese road, turn left and then right for Sarna and Brisighella. Once in Brisighella, proceed along the SS 32 following the signs for Marradi (21 km of ups and downs). At Marradi (FI), cross the town centre and continue along the state road to Colla di Casaglia (10 km of demanding uphill road). At the Colla di Casaglia pass (851 m above sea level), a long downhill stretch begins to reach Borgo San Lorenzo. Once in Borgo San Lorenzo continues (on the flat) along state road 551 in the direction of Dicomano.

At Dicomano you join the SS 67 (in the direction of Forlì). The road climbs gradually: from before S. Godendo to the Muraglione Pass, the climb is challenging… but the finish line is now in sight. At the Muraglione Pass (907 m a.s.l.) the smooth descent towards the valley floor begins. Passing through San Benedetto in Alpe, Bocconi, Portico di Romagna, Rocca S. Casciano and Dovadola to reach Castrocaro Terme again.